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14 days ago, 2020 / Xxx

The internet was born, Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon, the Vietnam War was coming to an end, and the Stonewall riots broke open the door for the gay, lesbian and transgender civil rights movement. I am happy that the girls of today have it a lot easier, but the hard work made me who I am. She was the first Latin artist to sell out Radio Music Hall in New York during three consecutive seasons, her show a hit in 15 countries. There had never been in Puerto Rico a Vedette [a French word meaning a multi-talented dancer] with my style. My grandmother was fascinated by what she saw.

Martha. Age: 25.

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Joselyn. Age: 25.

Our Conversation with Beloved Latina Legend Iris Chacón

There had never been in Puerto Rico a Vedette [a French word meaning a multi-talented dancer] with my style. Now it takes minutes to do what used to take hours. News events of that year reshaped the world. She was the first Latin artist to sell out Radio Music Hall in New York during three consecutive seasons, her show a hit in 15 countries. I am happy that the girls of today have it a lot easier, but the hard work made me who I am. And I am still here, for Puerto Rico.